Job Description

Overview

At Whip Mix, innovation isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. For over a century, we’ve been a trusted partner to dental professionals worldwide. From designing and manufacturing cutting-edge digital solutions to tried-and-true lab essentials, we bring craftsmanship, technology, and customer care together in one place.

We’re proud to be a family-owned, Louisville-based company with a global reach, serving dental labs, universities, and clinicians across more than 80 countries. Our mission? To combine quality and creativity with a service-first mindset that makes a real difference in people’s lives. If you’re looking to join a team where tradition meets innovation, and where every day brings new opportunities to grow, Whip Mix is the place for you.

Job Skills / Requirements

Are you someone who thrives on variety, enjoys learning new things, and loves being part of a team that's building something great? If you answered yes, Whip Mix Corporation is the place for you.  We are a fourth-generation, family-owned business with over 105 years of experience in dental manufacturing.  We’re not just filling jobs—we’re growing and looking for additional team members who embrace our value of versatility and who aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves to take on different roles as we expand.  Whether it's assisting in our chemical department (pack line and blending), working in our assembly department, supporting logistics or helping with special projects, you’ll be a key part of our day-to-day success.

While the current primary job functions and responsibilities are outlined below, you may be reassigned to other duties or departments within the company based on performance, business needs, and professional development opportunities. Team members are expected to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability as workloads and operational priorities evolve.

What you'll be doing:

• Assembles products using both operating equipment and hand tools in accordance with established procedures and work instructions, ensuring compliance with all ISO and FDA requirements.
• Accurately labels products, verifying the information aligns with the manufacturing order.
• Package finished goods and conduct final quality tests to confirm all products meet required quality standards.
• Takes appropriate action when non-conformances are identified.
• Completes all required documentation and forms, including accurate data collection for products. Performs relevant ERP manufacturing transactions and cycle counts, while strictly adhering to all FDA-mandated Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).Cross trains in other areas to provide additional support and coverage during peak production times.
• Performs all other functions or duties as assigned.

 Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of one year of production experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to be flexible and open-minded

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Worker Characteristics

•  Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.      
• Ability to read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or material requirements in order to assemble and finish products and equipment.
• Ability to setup workstation to produce maximum productivity and efficiency.
• Conduct testing and inspections of products and processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Thorough knowledge of all phases of assembly and testing for all equipment and FDA processes.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to manipulate and grasp, basic hand tools and assembly objects.
• Record keeping skills needed to complete production reports, manufacturing orders and forms.
• Ability to be flexible and open-minded.
• Ability to self-train as needed
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to multitask and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to elicit factual information, discuss pros and cons, and then formulate the best solution that can be implemented.

Summary Education & Experience Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum (1) one year of production experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be substituted.

Education Requirements (All)

HS Diploma or GED

Additional Information / Benefits